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Jesse Allen Thompson
1859 - 1946 (86 years)-
Name Jesse Allen Thompson Birth 25 Nov 1859 Medon, Madison Co, TN 
[1, 2] Gender Male Census 1860 District 3, Madison Co, TN [3] born after census taken on 7/20/1860 Census 1870 District 3, Madison Co, TN [4] age 14 Census 1880 District 3, Madison Co, TN [5] age 19, single, son Census 1900 Jackson, Madison Co, TN [6] age 39, wife Lula T-age 30,married 9 yrs, had 3 children-3 living Census 1910 Jackson, Madison Co, TN [7] age 49, wife Lula T-age 41, married 18 yrs, had 7 children-6 living Occupation 1910 Jackson, Madison Co, TN [7] Grocery Merchant Census 1920 Jackson, Madison Co, TN [8] age 59, wife Zetta Occupation 1920 Jackson, Madison Co, TN [8] County Court Clerk Census 1930 Jackson, Madison Co, TN [9] age 69,wife Zetta,age at first marriage 33 Census 1940 Jackson, Madison Co, TN [10] age 79,wife Zorta May-age 65, & 3 boarders Misc Fact 1942 Jackson, Madison Co, TN city directory Will 10 Apr 1944 Madison Co, TN [11] Probated 6/29/1946 in Minute Book 43 p. 396 Death 24 Jun 1946 Houston, Harris Co, TX [1] Findagrave.com 23 Jul 2023 See Notes Obituary See Documents Burial Jackson, Madison Co, TN [1, 2, 12] - Riverside Cemetery
Person ID I505 Butler Family Tree Last Modified 6 Jun 2026
Father Thomas Lee Thompson, Sr, b. 05 Oct 1832, Madison Co, TN d. 15 Nov 1897, Obion Co, TN (Age 65 years)Relationship natural Mother Emily M Derryberry, b. 03 Jan 1832, Madison Co, TN d. 02 Mar 1921, Kenton, Obion Co, TN (Age 89 years)Relationship natural Marriage 24 Mar 1853 Hardeman Co, TN [13] Notes
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Name: Lee Thompson
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Spouse's Name: Emily M. Derribery
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Event Date: 21 Mar 1853
Event Place: Hardeman, Tennessee
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M73445-4
System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
GS Film number: 989284
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Citing this Record:
"Tennessee, Marriages, 1796-1950," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8BF-9T5 : accessed 6 May 2015), Lee Thompson and Emily M. Derribery, 21 Mar 1853; citing Hardeman, Tennessee, reference ; FHL microfilm 989,284.
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Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-(Emily-M-(Derryberry))-Mar-2 Family ID F150 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 
Lula Idelia Taylor-xx, b. 09 May 1868, Jackson, Madison Co, TN d. 29 Aug 1911, Jackson, Madison Co, TN (Age 43 years)Marriage 04 Nov 1891 Jackson, Madison Co, TN [13, 14, 15] Notes
Children:
dau Jessie Idelia Thompson 10/1/1893 - 10/22/1941 both in Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- ** See death certificate **
- ** See death record later **
- ** See her findagrave.com page **
- on 1/10/1917 in Madison Co, TN married Edgar Paris Williamson 2/28/1884 - 5/22/1926
- ** See marriage record later **
- buried - Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- ** See his findagrave.com page **
- 1900 census - age 6
- 1910 census - age 16,single
- 1920 census lists her as age 26,spouse Edgar P-age 35
- in Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- 1930 census lists her as age 36,widowed, living with a sister-law Susie Williamson
- in Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- 1940 census lists her as age 46,widowed,living with a sister-in-law Susie Williamson-age 53,single
- in Jackson, Madison Co, TN
son Wyatt Taylor Thompson 12/16/1897 Madison Co, TN - 2/6/1958 Memphis, Shelby Co, TN
- ** See death certificate **
- ** See findagrave.com page **
- married Evelyn Connell - d. aft 2/6/1958
- buried - Oakridge Cemetery, Clarksdale, Coahoma Co, MS
- 1900 census - age 2
- 1910 census - age 12
- 1920 census - age 22,single
- 1930 census lists him as age 31,wife Evelyn-age 28, dau Evelyn-age 5/12
- in Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- 1940 census lists him as age 42,wife Evelyn C-age 38,dau Evelyn C-age 10
- living with father-in-law V L Connell-age 69,widowed
- in Clarksdale, Coahoma Co, MS
dau Emily Elizabeth Thompson 5/29/1900 TN - 10/29/1972 both in Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- ** See birth certificate **
- ** See Soc Sec death record later **
- ** See findagrave.com page **
- bet 1920-1930 married William Rhea Dabney 12/19/1892 Giles Co, TN - 1/12/1948 Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- son of William Pressley Dabney and Anna Rhea
- ** See death certificate **
- ** See death record later **
- buried - Ridgecrest Cemetery, Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- 1900 census - age 0/12, listed as son named Thompson
- 1910 census - age 10
- 1920 census - age 19, single
- 1930 census lists her as age 29,spouse William R-age 37, 3 children, living with his parents
- in Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- 1940 census lists her as age 39, spouse Rhea-age 47, 3 children, living with his parents
- in Jackson, Madison Co, TN
son Rhea Dabney 1923 TN
dau Emily A Dabney 1927 TN
son Thompson Dabney 1929 TN
dau Annie Ruth Thompson 11/14/1902 TN - 6/14/1904 TN
- buried - Riverside Cemetery, Jackson, Madison Co, TN
TN Madison Co cemeteries: Riverside Cemetery:
LOT 200. THOMPSON
Jesse A. Thompson, November 25, 1860-June 24, 1946
Lula wife of J. A. Thompson, May 9, 1868-August 29, 1911
Annie Ruth dau. of J. A. and L. I. Thompson, November 14, 1902-June 14, 1904
Evalyn Dorothy daughter of J. A. and L. I. Thompson, September 28, 1909-July 15, 1928
Dimensions: 10' x 30'
son Judson Allen Thompson 5/16/1905 Jackson, Madison Co, TN - 3/22/1959 Bolivar, Hardeman Co, TN
- ** See birth certificate **
- ** See death certificate **
- ** See Soc Sec death record later **
- ** See findagrave.com page **
- on 3/14/1926 Madison Co, TN married Wayne Howlett 1910 -7/23/1989 Madison Co, TN
- dau of Irby Howlett and Pattie White
- ** See marriage record later **
- 1910 census - age 5
- 1920 census - age 14
- 1930 census lists him as age 24,wife Wynn H-age 20
- in Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- 1940 census lists him as age 34,wife Wayne-age 31, 2 children, & mother-in-law
- in Dallas, Dallas Co, TX
son Charles Andrew Thompson 4/6/1907 Madison Co, TN - 2/26/1949 Houston, Harris Co, TX
- ** See death record later **
- ** See findagrave.com page **
- buried - Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co, TX
- 1910 census - age 3
- 1920 census - age 12
- 1930 census - age 23, single
- in Jackson, Madison Co, TN
dau Evelyn Dorothy Thompson 9/10/1909 TN - 7/15/1928 Jackson, Madison Co, TN
- ** See death certificate **
- ** See findagrave.com page **
- buried - Riverside Cemetery, Jackson, Madison Co, TN
TN Madison Co cemeteries: Riverside Cemetery:
LOT 200. THOMPSON
Jesse A. Thompson, November 25, 1860-June 24, 1946
Lula wife of J. A. Thompson, May 9, 1868-August 29, 1911
Annie Ruth dau. of J. A. and L. I. Thompson, November 14, 1902-June 14, 1904
Evalyn Dorothy daughter of J. A. and L. I. Thompson, September 28, 1909-July 15, 1928
Dimensions: 10' x 30'
- 1910 census - age 7/12
- 1920 census - age 10
dau Leula R Thompson 5/12/1911 TN
- married Murray McCrory
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Name: J A Thompson
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Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 03 Nov 1891 ****
Event Place: Madison, Tennessee, United States
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GS Film Number: 002129824
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Digital Folder Number: 007713851
Image Number: 00066
Citing this Record:
"Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKHW-XPGD : 20 July 2016), J A Thompson and Leula J Taylor, 03 Nov 1891; citing Madison, Tennessee, United States, Marriage, p. , Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville and county clerk offices from various counties; FHL microfilm 2,129,824.
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Jessie Idelia Thompson, "Tennessee, Marriages, 1796-1950"
Name: Edgar Paris Williamson
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Spouse's Name: Jessie Idelia Thompson
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Event Date: 10 Jan 1917
Event Place: Madison, Tennessee
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Marital Status: Unknown
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00048-3
System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
GS Film number: 390187
Reference ID: P507
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Jesse Allen Thompson in entry for Jessie Adelia Thompson Williamson, "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914-1955"
Name:Jessie Adelia Thompson Williamson
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 22 Oct 1941
Event Place: Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed ****
Race: White
Age: 48
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 01 Oct 1893
Birthplace: Jackson, Tenn
Spouse's Name: Edgar P. Williamson
Father's Name: Jesse Allen Thompson
Father's Birthplace: Marshall Co, Tenn
Mother's Name: Lula Saylor
Mother's Birthplace: Jackson, Tenn
Occupation: Interviewer
Address: 133 Heirt St
Residence Place: Jackson, Tenn
Cemetery: Hollywood
Burial Place: Jackson, Tenn
Burial Date: 24 Oct 1941
Informant's Name:
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Digital Folder Number: 004184469
Image Number: 00429
GS Film number: 1876904
Reference ID: cn 22867
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Judson A Thompson, "Tennessee, State Marriage Index, 1780-2002"
Name: Wynn Howlett ****
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Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 14 Mar 1926
Event Place: Madison, Tennessee, United States
Gender: Female
Spouse's Name: Judson A Thompson
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Page: 176
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Judson A. Thompson, "Tennessee, Marriages, 1796-1950"
Name: Judson A. Thompson
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Spouse's Name: Wayon Hroodatt ????
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Event Date: 14 Mar 1926
Event Place: Madison Co., Tenn.
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00048-4
System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
GS Film number: 390188
Reference ID: 176-4
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Judson Thompson, "United States Social Security Death Index"
Given Name: Judson
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Surname: Thompson
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Birth Date: 16 May 1905
Social Security Number: 413-01-9165
State: Tennessee
Last Place of Residence:
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Event Date: March 1959
Age: 54
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Charles A Thompson, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
Name: Charles A Thompson
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 26 Feb 1949
Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Birth Date: 06 Apr 1907
Birthplace: Jackson, Tennessee
Father's Name: J A Thompson
Mother's Name: Lula Taylor
Certificate Number: 7215
GS Film number: 2223120
Digital Folder Number: 005145055
Image Number: 01679
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Age: 73
Given Name: Emily
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Surname: Dabney
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Birth Date: 29 May 1899
State: Tennessee
Last Place of Residence: Jackson, Madison, Tennessee
Previous Residence Postal Code: 38301
Event Date: Oct 1972
Citing this Record:
"United States Social Security Death Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V982-76X : accessed 18 May 2015), Emily Dabney, Oct 1972; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
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Name: William Rhea Dabney
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 12 Jan 1948
Event Place: Jackson, Madison, Tennessee
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Age: 55
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1892
Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas
Spouse's Name: Emily Thompson Dabney
Father's Name: William Pressley Dabney
Father's Birthplace: Giles, Tenn
Mother's Name: Anna Rhea Dabney
Mother's Birthplace: Giles, Tenn.
Occupation: Furniture Business
Address: #1 Northwood
Residence Place: Jackson, Madison, Tenn
Cemetery: Ridgecrest
Burial Place: Jackson Rte #1
Burial Date: 13 Jan 1948
Informant's Name:
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Digital Folder Number: 004184929
Image Number: 01605
GS Film number: 2137391
Reference ID: cn 1186
Citing this Record:
"Tennessee, Death Records, 1914-1955," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NSRW-8QP : accessed 18 May 2015), Emily Thompson Dabney in entry for William Rhea Dabney, 12 Jan 1948; citing Ridgecrest Cemetery, Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, cn 1186, State Library and Archives, Nashville; FHL microfilm 2,137,391.
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Family ID F1743 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 6 Jun 2026
Family 2 Zetta Mae Lyons-xx, b. 05 Jul 1869, Paducah, McCracken Co, KY d. 03 Apr 1944, Jackson, Madison Co, TN (Age 74 years)Marriage 1915 [16] Family ID F1744 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 6 Jun 2026
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Event Map 
Birth - 25 Nov 1859 - Medon, Madison Co, TN 
Census - born after census taken on 7/20/1860 - 1860 - District 3, Madison Co, TN Census - age 14 - 1870 - District 3, Madison Co, TN Census - age 19, single, son - 1880 - District 3, Madison Co, TN 
Marriage - 04 Nov 1891 - Jackson, Madison Co, TN Census - age 39, wife Lula T-age 30,married 9 yrs, had 3 children-3 living - 1900 - Jackson, Madison Co, TN Census - age 49, wife Lula T-age 41, married 18 yrs, had 7 children-6 living - 1910 - Jackson, Madison Co, TN Occupation - Grocery Merchant - 1910 - Jackson, Madison Co, TN Census - age 59, wife Zetta - 1920 - Jackson, Madison Co, TN Occupation - County Court Clerk - 1920 - Jackson, Madison Co, TN Census - age 69,wife Zetta,age at first marriage 33 - 1930 - Jackson, Madison Co, TN Census - age 79,wife Zorta May-age 65, & 3 boarders - 1940 - Jackson, Madison Co, TN Misc Fact - city directory - 1942 - Jackson, Madison Co, TN 
Will - Probated 6/29/1946 in Minute Book 43 p. 396 - 10 Apr 1944 - Madison Co, TN 
Death - 24 Jun 1946 - Houston, Harris Co, TX Burial - - Jackson, Madison Co, TN = Link to Google Earth
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found at findagrave.com on 7/23/2023
Jesse Allen Thompson
Birth: 25 Nov 1860 Madison County, Tennessee, USA
Death: 25 Jun 1946 (aged 85) Tennessee, USA ?? - death certificate has Houston, Harris Co TX
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Lot 200
Memorial #: 105251859
Bio:
Memoirs and Biographies of Madison County
http://genealogytrails.com/tenn/madison/biothompson.html
Tennessee the Volunteer State 1769-1923: Volume 3
Jesse Allen Thompson
One of the popular public officials of Madison county is Jesse Allen Thompson, who is serving his third term as county court clerk. He is a resident of Jackson. Mr. Thompson was born in Madison county on the 25th of November, 1860, a son of Lee and Emily (Derryberry) Thompson, the former a native of Madison county and the latter of Tennessee. Lee Thompson was a farmer and upon the outbreak of the Civil war he put all personal interests aside and enlisted in the Confederate army. He served throughout the war, participating in most of the strategic engagements and he was neither captured nor wounded. His demise occurred in 1899 and came as a severe shock to his family and many friends.
In the acquirement of his early education Jesse Allen Thompson attended the country schools of Madison county and resided on the home farm until he was twenty-five years of age. He then came to Jackson and engaged in business until 1910, when he was elected county court clerk. He served in that office with such efficiency that he has been twice reelected and is now serving his third term. He tends strictly to his official duties and has won the confidence and esteem of his fellowmen. He has always been a stanch supporter of the democratic party and for eighteen years he was alderman of his ward. For twenty years he has been a member of the local school board. Aside from public life Mr. Thompson has become prominent in financial circles and for some time has been a director in the Union Bank & Trust Company.
On the 4th of November, 1891, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Thompson to Miss Lula Taylor, the ceremony being performed in Jackson. She is a daughter of Wyatt A. and Tennessee (Collins) Taylor, both natives of this state. To Mr. and Mrs. Thompson eight children have been born: Jessie Idelia, who is the wife of E. P. Williamson; Wyatt Taylor, who is a veteran of the World war; Emily Elizabeth, who is the wife of Ray Dabney; Annie Ruth, whose demise occurred in infancy; Judson Andrew; Evelin; Lula Idelia; and Charles Andrew. The wife and mother died in 1911. In 1915 Mr. Thompson married Mrs. D. C. Newman, formerly Miss Zetta Lyons of Paducah, Kentucky. Mrs. Thompson had three children by her former marriage; Bessie, now Mrs. J. Allen Creath of Memphis, Tennessee; Nell, who died in infancy; and Lilie May, who is at home. The religious faith of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson is that of the Baptist church, to the support of which they are generous contributors. Mr. Thompson is identified with the Royal Arch Masons and he is likewise affiliated with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Woodmen of the World.
Burial information confirmed by:
TNGenWeb
Griffin Funeral Home Records of burials in Riverside Cemetery
http://www.tngenweb.org/records/madison/cemeteries/riverside
Family Members
Parents
Thomas Lee Thompson 1832-1897
Emily Derryberry Thompson 1832-1921
Spouses
Lula Idelia Taylor Thompson 1868-1911
Zetta May Lyon Thompson 1869-1944
Siblings
Nancy Thompson 1855-1862
Ruth Ella Thompson Jordan 1856-1940
William Thompson 1863-1865
Charles Mitchell Thompson 1865-1940
Laura Emily Thompson Anderson 1868-1944
Children
Jessie Idelia Thompson Williamson 1893-1941
Wyatt Taylor Thompson 1897-1958
Annie Ruth Thompson 1902-1904
Charles Andrew Thompson 1907-1949
Evelyn Thompson 1909-1928
Created by: The Closet Skeleton Genealogical Society (47115530)
Added: 15 Feb 2013
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105251859/jesse-allen-thompson
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105251859/jesse-allen-thompson: accessed 23 July 2023), memorial page for Jesse Allen Thompson (25 Nov 1860-25 Jun 1946), Find a Grave Memorial ID 105251859, citing Riverside Cemetery, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by The Closet Skeleton Genealogical Society (contributor 47115530).
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found at findagrave.com bef 7/23/2023
Jesse Allen Thompson
Birth: Nov. 25, 1859
Tennessee, USA
Death: Jun. 25, 1946
Tennessee, USA
Memoirs and Biographies of Madison County
http://genealogytrails.com/tenn/madison/biothompson.html
Tennessee the Volunteer State 17691923: Volume 3
Jesse Allen Thompson
One of the popular public officials of Madison county is Jesse Allen Thompson, who is serving his third term as county court clerk. He is a resident of Jackson. Mr. Thompson was born in Madison county on the 25th of November, 1860, a son of Lee and Emily (Derryberry) Thompson, the former a native of Madison county and the latter of Tennessee. Lee Thompson was a farmer and upon the outbreak of the Civil war he put all personal interests aside and enlisted in the Confederate army. He served throughout the war, participating in most of the strategic engagements and he was neither captured nor wounded. His demise occurred in 1899 and came as a severe shock to his family and many friends.
In the acquirement of his early education Jesse Allen Thompson attended the country schools of Madison county and resided on the home farm until he was twenty-five years of age. He then came to Jackson and engaged in business until 1910, when he was elected county court clerk. He served in that office with such efficiency that he has been twice reelected and is now serving his third term. He tends strictly to his official duties and has won the confidence and esteem of his fellowmen. He has always been a stanch supporter of the democratic party and for eighteen years he was alderman of his ward. For twenty years he has been a member of the local school board. Aside from public life Mr. Thompson has become prominent in financial circles and for some time has been a director in the Union Bank & Trust Company.
On the 4th of November, 1891, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Thompson to Miss Lula Taylor, the ceremony being performed in Jackson. She is a daughter of Wyatt A. and Tennessee (Collins) Taylor, both natives of this state. To Mr. and Mrs. Thompson eight children have been born: Jessie Idelia, who is the wife of E. P. Williamson; Wyatt Taylor, who is a veteran of the World war; Emily Elizabeth, who is the wife of Ray Dabney; Annie Ruth, whose demise occurred in infancy; Judson Andrew; Evelin; Lula Idelia; and Charles Andrew. The wife and mother died in 1911. In 1915 Mr. Thompson married Mrs. D. C. Newman, formerly Miss Zetta Lyons of Paducah, Kentucky. Mrs. Thompson had three children by her former marriage; Bessie, now Mrs. J. Allen Creath of Memphis, Tennessee; Nell, who died in infancy; and Lilie May, who is at home. The religious faith of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson is that of the Baptist church, to the support of which they are generous contributors. Mr. Thompson is identified with the Royal Arch Masons and he is likewise affiliated with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Woodmen of the World.
Burial information confirmed by:
TNGenWeb
Griffin Funeral Home Records of burials in Riverside Cemetery
http://www.tngenweb.org/records/madison/cemeteries/riverside
Family links:
Parents:
Thomas Lee Thompson (1832 - 1897)
Emily Derryberry Thompson (1832 - 1921)
Spouse:
Lula Idelia Taylor Thompson (1868 - 1911)
Children:
Wyatt Taylor Thompson (1897 - 1958)*
Annie Ruth Thompson (1902 - 1904)*
Charles Andrew Thompson (1907 - 1949)*
Evelyn Thompson (1909 - 1978)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Riverside Cemetery
Jackson
Madison County
Tennessee, USA
Plot: Lot 200
Created by: The Closet Skeleton Gene...
Record added: Feb 15, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 105251859
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Sources - [S22] Death Certificate.
- [S25] Findagrave.com.
- [S8] 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S10] 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S11] 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S12] 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S13] 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S14] 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S15] 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S43] Military documents.
- [S62] TN,Madison Co,Cemeteries, Riverside Cemetery.
LOT 200. THOMPSON
Jesse A. Thompson, November 25, 1860-June 24, 1946
Lula wife of J. A. Thompson, May 9, 1868-August 29, 1911
Annie Ruth dau. of J. A. and L. I. Thompson, November 14, 1902-June 14, 1904
Evalyn Dorothy daughter of J. A. and L. I. Thompson, September 28, 1909-July 15, 1928
Dimensions: 10' x 30' - [S42] Marriage Record Journal.
- [S41] Marriage License.
- [S48] See Notes.
- [S44] Obituary.
- [S22] Death Certificate.
